Lightning training camp, IceFest schedules

Training camp is Sept. 16-24 at the St. Pete Times Forum, after which the team flies to New York for a preseason game against the Rangers and then on to Europe. The first practice day on the ice is Sept. 17. Sessions are open to the public Sept. 17-19 and Sept. 21 only. Parking is free in the west lot. Players will sign autographs after their respective squads practice. IceFest is Sept. 21. That schedule is below.

The Chrysler/Jeep Plaza will host numerous activities Sept. 21 including DJ Coz from 10 a.m. - noon and the live band, Betty’s Not a Vitamin, from noon - 4 p.m. Also on the plaza will be a surf simulator ride, the human joust, a bungee trampoline, a rock climbing wall, a carnival tent midway, human foosball, face painting, street hockey and more. Numerous local radio stations will also be on hand on the plaza. Free parking is available in the VIP West lot.

10 a.m. – IceFest Opens

10 a.m. - noon – DJ Coz performs on the Chrysler/Jeep Plaza

11 a.m. - noon – Team Black practice

Noon - 4 p.m. – Betty’s Not a Vitamin performs LIVE on the Chrysler/Jeep Plaza